Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You become an integral part of the London Sports Marketing Players Team and ensure strong cross functional working comms, brand, finance, SCI and SM finance.

You will have daily interaction with our senior and next generation contracted players and their representatives.

Network with the wider football industry, including the FA, Women’s Super League clubs, Club academies, coaches and agencies to understand the best talent in the UK and market value of contracts

Work with Brand team to deliver athlete brand plans according to our global athlete tiering strategy.

In this role you will report directly into the Sports Marketing Director Football Players for London.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Lead Professional Sports Marketing Representative to lead the Women’s Player portfolio in the United Kingdom.

The candidate needs to have:

• Extensive experience in athlete management or within the football industry, with expert football knowledge and ability to identify next-generation talent
• Skilled relationship builder both internally and externally, with strong cross- functional collaboration experience
• Strong negotiation skills with proven ability to coordinate multiple external stakeholders effectively
• Demonstrated business acumen; able to manage budgets and drive financial plans
• Ability to balance day to day operational tasks with a strategic outlook across regions
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, eliciting information and articulating ideas clearly
• Effective team member who positively influences peers, colleagues and the work environment

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• Provide insight to EMEA Sports Marketing’s investments across Women’s Football Players – ensure Nike has the right Football Players working in collaboration with the EMEA Football SM team and Key City SM teams.
• Review and align Invest/Divest strategies against those portfolio investments for Women’s Football Players.
• Support high level complex negotiations aligned to EMEA’s long term vision & strategy
• Execute a strategic service vision aligned to Women’s SM leads to help Players reach their potential & strengthens NIKE’s partnerships
• Support the overall EMEA Football Sports Marketing Brand Experience offense – align vision, strategy and plans across the Key City to help drive Football as a growth driver, maximizing our contractual rights to strengthen our connection with the consumer and fuel the business growth.
• Align our Football Players against NIKE’s purpose offense – sustainability, community, diversity and equality.
• Facilitate our Football Players connection to the product creation process to help drive innovation, performance and style for both on and off the field of play.
• Be the principal Nike point of contract for the England women’s senior team. This will involve travelling with the England Lionesses, executing contractual rights throughout England Camps and International Tournaments.
• Delivery a clear strategy to seek and sign the best next generation talent in the women’s game

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Job positing closing 22nd October 2024.